Tag: Silicon UK

International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending

AI, government efforts to boost domestic chip manufacturing expected to boost spending on chip tools to record levels This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending

Google Expert Argues US Ad Case Is Too Narrow

Google expert economist argues Department of Justice ad tech case does not include market’s shift to mobile, social media This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Expert Argues US Ad Case Is Too Narrow

Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Facebook parent Meta fined 91m euros over unencrypted storage of hundreds of millions of passwords dating back to 2012 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset

Meta Connect 2024: New announces include budget VR headset; Orion augmented reality glasses; and AI updates for Meta Glasses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset

Mozilla Firefox Slapped With Privacy Complaint

One of the most privacy focused web browsers, Firefox, is at the centre of a privacy complaint from Austria’s Noyb This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mozilla Firefox Slapped With Privacy Complaint

Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre

Blackstone to invest £10 billion in data centre in England’s north east, at proposed site of Britishvolt battery factory This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre

OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report

Restructuring plan for OpenAI’s core business will turn it into a ‘for-profit benefit corporation’, amid funding drive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report

US DoJ Sues Visa For ‘Monopolising’ Debit Cards

Visa hit with lawsuit from US Department of Justice, over allegations of threatening merchants with high fees and paying off potential rivals This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DoJ Sues Visa For ‘Monopolising’…

FTX’s Caroline Ellison Sentenced To Two Years In Prison

Caroline Ellison, former girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to two years in prison, despite testifying for prosecution in fraud trial This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: FTX’s Caroline Ellison Sentenced To Two Years In…

TikTok Removes Russian State Media Accounts

TikTok removes accounts of Russian state media outlets for ‘covert influence operations’ ahead of US presidential election This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Removes Russian State Media Accounts

Coinbase Challenges SEC Over Crypto Rules

Coinbase tells federal appeals court SEC has made it impossible to operate compliant crypto business and should create new framework This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Coinbase Challenges SEC Over Crypto Rules

OpenAI Backers ‘Betting It Will Be Worth Trillions’

Venture capital firms participating in $6bn-plus OpenAI funding round betting start-up will be worth trillions, report says This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Backers ‘Betting It Will Be Worth Trillions’

Xiaomi Asks For Recall Of India Antitrust Report

Smartphone maker Xiaomi asks Indian antitrust regulator to recall August report, saying it failed to redact confidential data This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xiaomi Asks For Recall Of India Antitrust Report

LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn suspends use of UK user data to train generative AI after concerns expressed by data protection office This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI

Three Key Considerations for Companies Implementing Ethical AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially, transforming industries worldwide. As its use cases expand, concerns around ethics, data transparency, and regulatory compliance have emerged. Chloé Wade, VP at IDA Ireland, explores the importance of ethical AI frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and…

Beyond CISO Scapegoating: Cultivating Company-Wide Security Mindsets

In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has transformed from a solitary defender to a collaborative leader. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, businesses must adopt a proactive, company-wide security culture, emphasizing collaboration,…

Demystifying AI Models: How to Choose the Right Ones

Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses interact with and generate content across various mediums. As foundational tools of generative AI, LLMs offer immense potential but also raise important challenges around trust, transparency, and efficiency, making…

The secrets to Developing a High-Performing Data Team

Building a high-performing data team is key to leveraging data for better decision-making. By balancing technical skills with soft skills, fostering continuous learning, and aligning work with business goals, companies can create teams that generate impactful insights and drive meaningful…

Sky Glass Televisions Disabled By Tech Fault

Hundreds of Sky Glass televisions and Stream devices fail to turn on, with speculation of a faulty software update to blame This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Sky Glass Televisions Disabled By Tech Fault

Trump Media Shares Fall To All-Time Low

Shares in Trump Media fall to all-time low on first day former president is entitled to sell his holdings in social media company This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Trump Media Shares Fall To…

Huawei’s Mate XT Launches On Same Day As iPhone 16

Huawei, Apple hold duelling flagship smartphone launches in China as Huawei attracts interest with world’s first double-folding phone This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei’s Mate XT Launches On Same Day As iPhone 16

Qualcomm ‘Offers To Buy Intel’

Mobile chip giant Qualcomm approached Intel with an acquisition offer in recent days, Wall Street Journal reports This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Qualcomm ‘Offers To Buy Intel’

Ukraine Bans Telegram On State-Issued Devices

National security move. Ukraine reportedly bans Telegram on state-issued devices due to Russian security threat This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ukraine Bans Telegram On State-Issued Devices

Brazil’s Judge Accuses X of ‘Willful’ Circumvention

X at risk of $900,000 daily fine, as Justice de Moraes calls out “willful, illegal and persistent” effort to circumvent court-ordered block This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Brazil’s Judge Accuses X of ‘Willful’…

Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy

Discover the evolution of AI in the Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy. Explore how Turing’s ideas shaped modern AI, its practical applications today, and the future of human-AI collaboration. This article has been indexed from Silicon…

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The State of E-commerce

Explore the latest trends in E-commerce with the Silicon UK In Focus Podcast. Discover how personalisation, AI, data quality, and seamless shopping experiences are transforming the retail landscape. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article:…

YouTube Confirms Ads When Screen Is Paused

Chasing the almighty dollar. Alphabet’s YouTube reportedly confirms it is delivering adverts on a user’s pause screen This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: YouTube Confirms Ads When Screen Is Paused

AI Excites But Stresses CIOs, IDC Expereo Finds

Impact and pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) on corporate executives revealed in new research from IDC and Expereo This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AI Excites But Stresses CIOs, IDC Expereo Finds

Chinese Hackers Failed To Defeat FBI Botnet Takedown

FBI disrupts Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ hackers ‘Flax Typhoon’, who tried to resist takedown of 260,000-device botnet This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Failed To Defeat FBI Botnet Takedown

Intel To Spin Off Foundry Unit As Independent Subsidiary

Turnaround latest. Intel Foundry to become independent subsidiary, while chip factory construction in Germany and Poland will be paused This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel To Spin Off Foundry Unit As Independent Subsidiary

Google Urges London Tribunal To Dismiss Mass Lawsuit

Alphabet urges Competition Appeal Tribunal to dismiss mass lawsuit seeking up to £7bn ($9.3bn) for allegedly abusing search dominance This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Urges London Tribunal To Dismiss Mass Lawsuit

Qualcomm Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Fine

EU General Court upholds European Commission €242m antitrust fine against Qualcomm, after it allegedly forced a UK firm out of business This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Qualcomm Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Fine

Meta Bans Russian State Media Networks

Russian state media networks including RT, Rossiya Segodnya etc banned by Meta Platforms for “foreign interference activity” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Bans Russian State Media Networks

Intel ‘Lost PlayStation 6 Chip Bid To AMD’

Intel reportedly lost bid to design, manufacture PlayStation 6 processor to AMD in blow to troubled foundry business This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel ‘Lost PlayStation 6 Chip Bid To AMD’

Intel, AWS To Collaborate On AI Chip In Major Win

AWS to work with Intel on designing, manufacturing AI data centre chip in significant win for Intel manufacturing business This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel, AWS To Collaborate On AI Chip In Major…

US Sanctions Commercial Spyware Group

US issues new sanctions on Intellexa, Greece-based company founded by former Israeli military office, over Predator spyware used around world This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Sanctions Commercial Spyware Group

China Touts ‘Significant’ Advances In Chipmaking Tools

China’s technology ministry says two upcoming chip manufacturing tools made ‘significant breakthroughs’, but still lag cutting edge This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Touts ‘Significant’ Advances In Chipmaking Tools

China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In AI

China rapidly closing gap with US and West on artificial intelligence and other areas, while lagging in chipmaking, finds US think tank This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In…

US House Passes Bill Targeting Chinese EV Battery Tech

US House of Representatives passes bill restricting tax credits for electric vehicles using battery technology licensed from China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US House Passes Bill Targeting Chinese EV Battery Tech

GenAI Shopping: Revolutionising Retail Experiences

Discover how Generative AI is transforming the retail experience with personalised interactions, AI-powered search, and dynamic product customisation. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: GenAI Shopping: Revolutionising Retail Experiences

NASA Mission To Jupiter’s Europa Gets Go-Ahead

NASA to launch ‘Europa Clipper’ mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa next month as it seeks evidence of life in ocean below icy crust This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NASA Mission To Jupiter’s Europa…

Stephen Fry Calls X, Meta Cultural ‘Polluters’

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry calls X, Meta chief executives cultural ‘polluters’ amidst efforts to step up regulation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Stephen Fry Calls X, Meta Cultural ‘Polluters’

Police Arrest Youth Over London Transport Hack

National Crime Agency arrests 17-year-old in Walsall over hack of Transport for London that compromised customer data This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Police Arrest Youth Over London Transport Hack

Microsoft Cuts Hundreds Of Gaming Staff

Post Activision – Microsoft Gaming confirms it will axe 650 employees, after thousands of job losses earlier this year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Cuts Hundreds Of Gaming Staff

Irish Watchdog Launches Inquiry Into Google AI Model

Google’s protection of EU users’ personal data when training its AI model, is under investigation by Ireland’s watchdog This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Irish Watchdog Launches Inquiry Into Google AI Model

Robot To Retrieve Fuel From Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Two week mission for robot to retrieve sample of melted fuel debris from inside one of three damaged Fukushima nuclear reactors This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Robot To Retrieve Fuel From Fukushima Nuclear…

LUMI – The Most Powerful Supercomputer In Europe

Silicon tours the facilities housing Europe’s most powerful supercomputer, and the fifth most powerful supercomputer in the world This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: LUMI – The Most Powerful Supercomputer In Europe

Successful Hyperloop Test Completed In Holland

Hardt Hyperloop carries out first successful test of its hyperloop vehicle at longest hyperloop test track in Europe This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Successful Hyperloop Test Completed In Holland

Apple Ordered To Pay Ireland €13bn In Taxes

Europe’s top court backs Commission’s 2016 decision that Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid, and Tim Cook must pay it back This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Ordered To Pay Ireland €13bn In Taxes

Google Must Pay €2.4bn Fine, EU Court Rules

Appeal thrown out. Google must pay European Commission’s €2.4bn fine for abuse of shopping comparison service, top EU court rules This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Must Pay €2.4bn Fine, EU Court Rules

China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs

China sends senior-level trade officials to Brussels over upcoming EU tariffs on electric vehicles amidst soaring trade tensions This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs

Huawei Launches World’s First Double-Hinged Smartphone

Huawei launches Mate XT, world’s first tri-fold or double-hinged smartphone, as it challenges Apple for domestic market share This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei Launches World’s First Double-Hinged Smartphone

iPhone 16 Gets Generative AI, Siri Upgrade

Apple launches iPhone 16 range with generative AI features, plus camera-based ‘visual intelligence’, new AirPods, Watch This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: iPhone 16 Gets Generative AI, Siri Upgrade

Google Goes On Trial In US Over Ad Tech Dominance

US trial of Google over ad tech market power begins, with forced divestiture of ad businesses a possibility This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Goes On Trial In US Over Ad Tech Dominance

US DOJ To Propose Google Penalties By End Of Year

US judge gives Justice Department until end of year to formulate plan for Google punishment in landmark search monopoly case This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DOJ To Propose Google Penalties By End…

TfL Cuts Data Feeds Amidst Cyber-Attack Fallout

Transport for London cuts live data feeds to travel apps and restricts access to online services as it deals with ongoing cyber-attack This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TfL Cuts Data Feeds Amidst Cyber-Attack…

NCSC Calls Out Cyber-Attacks From Russia’s GRU

UK’s NCSC and allies outline campaign of attacks from unit of Russia’s military intelligence service targeting organisations worldwide This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NCSC Calls Out Cyber-Attacks From Russia’s GRU

CMA Finds Google Abuses Ad Tech Dominance

UK competition regulator finds Google abuses market dominance in online advertising, joining similar cases in US, EU This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: CMA Finds Google Abuses Ad Tech Dominance

Boeing’s Starliner Returns To Earth Without Crew

Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth under command of ground crew as astronauts from June mission remain in space, in latest blow to project This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Boeing’s Starliner Returns To Earth…

Elon Musk’s X Head Of Global Affairs Resigns

X’s global affairs head, Nick Pickles, confirms departure after a decade working at the platform previously known as Twitter This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk’s X Head Of Global Affairs Resigns